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News about Tom Brady, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jul. 30, 2015

Ken Belson On Pro Football column holds that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's decision to uphold four-game suspension against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for so-called 'Deflate-gate' sets up legal fight in federal court that could delay start of Brady's suspension, set for start of 2015 season. MORE

Jul. 30, 2015

New York Times readers offer advice destroying a cellphone in wake of news that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady allegedly did so to hide evidence from NFL. MORE

Jul. 30, 2015

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column holds that fan perception of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady may have changed after revelations that he ordered his phone destroyed rather than risk sharing his text messages. MORE

Jul. 29, 2015

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell upholds four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after discovering he had destroyed potential evidence about his involvement in deflation of footballs in AFC championship game; league says decision was mainly based on Brady's request to an assistant to destroy cellphone that had been used in connection to game. MORE

Jul. 29, 2015

Michael Powell Sports of The Times column discusses New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's insistence that he knew nothing about deflated footballs in 2014 playoff game in light of NFL findings that he ordered destruction of cell phone which may have contained evidence against him. MORE

Jul. 12, 2015

Harvey Araton On Baseball column notes that Boston sports fan are preoccupied with suspension and appeal of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady at a time when they would normally be focused on Boston Red Sox. MORE

Jun. 24, 2015

Jun. 3, 2015

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, over objections of NFL Players' Assn, says he will personally hear appeal of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady regarding his four-game suspension; other football news noted. MORE

May. 21, 2015

New England Patriots owner Robert K Kraft announces that he is accepting NFL's decision to fine his team $1 million and forfeit two draft choices as part of discipline for deflated footballs scandal; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell believes Kraft's decision to accept punishment is not tied to quarterback Tom Brady's appeal. MORE

May. 16, 2015

May. 15, 2015

David Waldstein On Pro Football column says that New England Patriots, in attempt to convey inconsistencies in Theodore V Wells's report detailing team's apparent deflation of footballs to suit quarterback Tom Brady, release lengthy rebuttal--setting team on course directly at odds with league. MORE

May. 15, 2015

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady formally appeals his four-game suspension for his role in deflated footballs scandal; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he will hear appeal. MORE

May. 13, 2015

Jere Longman On Pro Football column holds that NFL's four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is ridiculous given long tradition of teams and players in all sports trying to gain advantage by manipulating equipment. MORE

May. 13, 2015

New England Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo grew up admiring and studying technique of Tom Brady and two are similar in many ways. MORE

May. 12, 2015

NFL suspends New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for four regular-season games without pay, charging that Brady deliberately violated league rules by scheming to deflate footballs in 2014-15 AFC championship game; also fines Patriots $1 million and takes away two future draft picks; move signals rare and significant rebuke to Brady, considered one of most popular and successful quarterbacks in league. MORE

May. 12, 2015

Four-game suspension for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady puts team in difficult but not unprecedented situation; while Brady has quarterbacked overwhelming majority of Patriots games since 2001, he did sit out 2008 season with knee injury, leaving then-backup Matt Cassel to adequately helm team; assessment is offered of team's early-season outlook under current backup Jimmy Garoppolo. MORE

May. 12, 2015

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column surveys range of interpretations after NFL announces $1 million fine for New England Patriots and 4-game suspension for quarterback Tom Brady; argues that penalties only appear robust because the bar for justice has been set so low by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. MORE

May. 12, 2015

Announcement of four-game suspension for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady prompts Las Vegas bookmakers to adjust odds for season-opening game between Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers; Patriots are now predicted to only win by one point, down from six. MORE

May. 12, 2015

Four-game suspension handed down to New England Patriot's quarterback Tom Brady, along with $1 million fine for team, seems severe in comparison to penalties issued by NFL for long list of previous infractions, including drug use, bullying and dogfighting; is harsher, for example, than two-game suspension given to Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice for assaulting his fiancee. MORE

May. 11, 2015

New England Patriots fans in Boston show support for team and quarterback Tom Brady, accused of conspiring with two Patriots employees to deflate footballs in AFC championship game against Indianapolis Colts. MORE

May. 8, 2015

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column urges NFL to make an example out of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady by serving him a harsh penalty for eroding standards of competition by cheating. MORE

May. 8, 2015

Several experts in sports law, management or ethics share their thoughts on how NFL should discipline New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady for their role in deflating footballs. MORE

May. 8, 2015

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady attends discussion at Salem State University, his first public appearance since report about 'deflategate' was released; says he will address report's claim that he was generally aware of Patriots personnel deflating footballs to gain an advantage. MORE

May. 7, 2015

NFL releases report on so-called 'Deflategate' scandal, concluding that staff of New England Patriots tampered with game-day footballs during 2014-15 AFC championship playoff game; asserts that Patriots quarterback Tom Brady surely had some awareness that air had been released from balls, making them easier to grip; findings taint Patriots' Super Bowl title and tarnish legacy of one of most elite quarterbacks in NFL history. MORE

May. 7, 2015

Juliet Macur Sports of The Times holds that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's legacy is now up for debate after investigators find that he was likely aware of deflated footballs used during AFC championship game against Indianapolis Colts. MORE

Feb. 3, 2015

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, exhausted from game and victory celebration, accepts Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award and answers questions from press. MORE

Feb. 3, 2015

The Upshot; New England Patriots have had impressive 14-year run under coach Bill Belichick since quarterback Tom Brady joined team; sixth Super Bowl victory secures their position as best in Super Bowl era. MORE

Feb. 2, 2015

Michael Powell Sports of The Times column asserts that against Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady earned his third most valuable player award in a Super Bowl. MORE

Feb. 2, 2015

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who won three Super Bowl titles early in his career, makes his sixth Super Bowl appearance and becomes third quarterback in history to win four titles. MORE

Feb. 1, 2015

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's 2014-15 season in many ways serves as type of recapitulation of his NFL career, mirroring way his skills were first questioned and occasioned doomsaying only to result in string of successes leading up to Super Bowl. MORE

Feb. 1, 2015

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is remarkable at quarterback sneaks; has converted more than 90 percent of such plays throughout his career. MORE

Jan. 23, 2015

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady hold press conference to address issue of underinflated footballs used in AFC championship game; neither admits to knowing anything about balls, which are easier to throw and to catch than ones that meet league standards. MORE

Jan. 23, 2015

Michael Powell Sports of the Times column notes that although New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady both deny any knowledge of how or why team had 11 underinflated footballs at AFC championship game, Brady is more friendly and forthcoming when dealing with press; NFL investigators have been slow to respond to situation. MORE

Jan. 19, 2015

Juliet Macur Sports of The Times column; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady turns in determined performance in AFC championship win against Indianapolis Colts, proving that although he is showing signs of age, he is not yet ready to retire. MORE

Oct. 11, 2014

NFL Roundup; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is listed as questionable for game at Buffalo Bills because of an ankle injury; other football news noted. MORE

Oct. 5, 2014

New England Patriots are 2-2 and fingers are pointing everywhere since most lopsided loss in nine years at Kansas City; quarterbackTom Brady has a dismal rating of 46.5, 27th in the NFL, one of worst starts of his career. MORE

Jan. 18, 2014

Late-career Super Bowl bid by Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, and his rivalry with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, have been thrilling to Broncos' executive vice president John Elway; drama recalls Elway's own experience as a Broncos quarterback. MORE

Aug. 15, 2013

NFL Roundup; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady limps off the practice field after appearing to hurt his left knee; other football developments noted. MORE

Jul. 26, 2013

New England Patriots captains Tom Brady and Vince Wilfork, in media address, discuss need for team to move forward without directly addressing disgraced teammate Aaron Hernandez, who has been charged with murder; WIlfork notes that team chemistry is likely to be challenged but says team will move forward with awareness and compassion. MORE

Feb. 26, 2013

NFL Roundup; New England Patriots and Tom Brady agree to three-year, $27 million contract extension; other football news noted. MORE

Jan. 21, 2013

Harvey Araton On Pro Football column holds New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s standing among the best is a worthwhile debate. MORE

Jan. 13, 2013

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady are immovable objects of the NFL playoffs, together capturing 3 Super Bowl titles, 5 conference championships and 10 division titles; Brady, with victory in upcoming divisional-round game against Houston Texans, would surpass Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana for most postseason wins. MORE

Oct. 8, 2012

Feb. 23, 2012

Tom Martinez, the longtime personal coach to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, dies at age 67. MORE

Feb. 7, 2012

Greg Bishop On Pro Football column suggests that the joint legacy of New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady, two men who are certain to reach the Hall of Fame, gets trickier after a second straight Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants. MORE

Feb. 5, 2012

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have won 124 regular-season games, more than any head coach-quarterback combination in NFL history. MORE

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